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Housingwire’s Logan Mohtashami: Real Estate vs Bitcoin & Bond Market Outlook
With 30-year mortgage rates climbing to their highest point in almost three years, prospective buyers are stepping back from the market. HousingWire Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami breaks down the factors driving the persistent rise in the 10-year Treasury yield following the collapse of talks with Iran, alongside the Federal Reserve’s shift toward a hawkish stance. He additionally clarifies how current mortgage spreads prevent 30-year rates from surging past 8%.
Chapters:
00:00 30-Year Mortgage Rates Hit 7.28%, Highest in Nearly Three Years
00:52 Iran Talks, the Fed, and Why the 10-Year Yield Keeps Rising
01:58 Mortgage Spreads Explained: Why Rates Aren’t Above 8.6%
03:28 What It Would Take to Get Meaningful Home Price Cuts
04:43 Homebuilders, Profit Margins, and Mortgage Rate Buydowns
06:17 Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t 2008
08:13 Bitcoin vs. Real Estate: Competing for Monetary Premium?
09:52 Borrowing Against Bitcoin for a Home Down Payment
10:52 Grant Cardone’s Bitcoin and Real Estate Model
13:15 2027 Outlook for Mortgage Rates, Home Prices, and Affordability
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are 30-year mortgage rates rising?
Rates have climbed to their highest level in nearly three years due to rising 10-year Treasury yields following the breakdown of talks with Iran and a hawkish shift by the Federal Reserve.
Are mortgage rates expected to top 8%?
Current mortgage spreads are acting as a buffer, preventing 30-year fixed rates from climbing past the 8% threshold.
How does today’s housing market compare to 2008?
Logan Mohtashami’s analysis covers the fundamental differences explaining why the modern housing market is distinct from the conditions seen in 2008.
What topics are discussed regarding Bitcoin and real estate?
The discussion explores Bitcoin versus real estate in competing for monetary premium, borrowing against Bitcoin for a home down payment, and Grant Cardone’s Bitcoin and real estate model.
